Support Worker - Learning Disabilities - Driver Required

Milestones Trust; Pewsey; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Learning and development

Nationally recognised qualifications

Flexible working

Occupational Sick Pay

Health Cash Plan

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Free enhanced DBS check

Dayforce Wallet

Employee referral scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension scheme

Job summary

Holly Lodge, operated by Milestones Trust, is seeking a Support Worker to assist residents with daily living and a range of activities. You will support personal care, meals and transport to events, clubs and appointments, fostering an inclusive, person-centred approach.

We provide extensive on-the-job training, career development and a benefits package, including generous annual leave, pension and health support. A full UK manual driving licence is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence is essential.
• Flexible working patterns including evenings, weekends, sleep-ins and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with day-to-day living and a variety of activities.
• Assist with personal care, medication support and help at mealtimes.
• Drive residents to activities, appointments and other community-based opportunities.
• Engage residents in outdoor activities and social outings.

Skills

Driving licence

Job description

As a Support Worker at Holly Lodge you will be supporting residents with day-to-day living and a variety of activities. From shopping, personal care, medication support and help at mealtimes, to some light household duties and making that all important night-time cuppa or supper before bed. You may also support with outdoor activities, like travelling around the area, going to the cinema and beyond.

A full UK manual driving licence is essential for this role, as you will be required to drive the people we support to activities, appointments and other community-based opportunities.

The main purpose of the role is to provide an integrated, ethical and inclusive service, which meets agreed needs and outcomes for people with learning disabilities requiring health and/or social care, by:

• Actively supporting people to meet their goals and realise their dreams and aspirations, in a person-centred way
• Promoting empowerment and wellbeing, with care and respect.
• Ensuring that safeguarding policies and procedures are applied to the care, protection and safeguarding of the people we support.

The individuals who live at Holly Lodge said:

'Many of us enjoy a variety of activities, so if you like going bowling, ice-skating or on day trips out, then this would be fantastic, as we really enjoy these things. If we choose to do something a little less physical, we also like going to the cinema to watch a movie or out for a pub lunch. Maybe, you will be happy to take us away on holiday? We would truly love this. Ideally, we need a team who can work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, sleep ins and some bank holidays, when required, as we need your support around the clock. If you have some restrictions, that is okay, we have a team of bank staff too, who come in and work with us when they have some free time.'

As a Support Worker you must be friendly, sociable and enjoy a range of activities, able to support someone to learn new things and develop independence, have a positive outlook and be able to demonstrate that you share our values and are committed to supporting people to get the most out of their day.

Experience is not necessarily required as we offer excellent levels of professional training to all our support workers, with on-the-job one to one coaching and learning, supported by additional educational qualifications if you require further development.

You will be joining a great team of people, who are passionate, skilled, and enthusiastic, and who will work with you to deliver an outstanding level of care and support.

At Milestones Trust we recognise that without the hard work, commitment and passion of our staff, we wouldn't be the charity that we are today. In return, we are committed to rewarding you with a competitive pay and benefits package including:

• 30 days' annual leave, including recognised public holidays
• Learning and development to support your career growth
• Nationally recognised qualifications, from entry-level care to management
• Flexible working, with rotas provided in advance
• Occupational Sick Pay after two years, increasing with service
• Health Cash Plan after probation, offering at least £695 cashback for health treatments (dental, optical, therapies, maternity/paternity, prescriptions)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Free enhanced DBS check
• Dayforce Wallet, giving you access to your earnings before payday
• Employee referral scheme with financial rewards
• Employee Assistance Programme from day one, offering confidential 24/7 support
• Company pension scheme to help grow your retirement savings